David Cameron faces calls for a probe into his Uber lobbying as investigating lawyer is urged to look into ex-PM’s role in torpedoing curbs on the ride-hailing app Steve McNamara asked Nigel Boardman to expand his inquiry to include Mr Cameron’s ‘undue influence’ as PM Four years ago, a probe claimed Mr Cameron and George … Read more
The wages of Greensill: Beleaguered David Cameron builds a posh man-cave at his £2million Cornish retreat… to go with the hot tub and one of his TWO £25,000 shepherd’s huts David Cameron escapes the stress of his lobbying row in an upmarket mancave The wooden-clad structure is big enough to house a badminton court inside … Read more
The 10-year anniversary of Prince William‘s marriage to Kate Middleton is set to be marked by a new BBC documentary. The special documentary, set to air on BBC One on April 30, will hear from a number of contributors about the wedding. Figures such as David Cameron and former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams … Read more
Greensill Capital was reportedly considering a £22billion stock market flotation that could have landed former prime minister David Cameron £200million. It came just weeks before Mr Cameron launched an intense lobbying campaign to garner government support for Greensill. The £22billion figure, which dwarfed previous estimates, was revealed by its bankers Credit Suisse in a presentation … Read more
Whitehall’s top mandarin is to face a grilling from MPs about the lobbying row that has engulfed the Government, it was revealed today as it emerged he is also investigating a pricey makeover of Boris Johnson’s Downing Street flat. Cabinet Secretary Simon Case will face the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee on Monday to face questions … Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury urges public to show ‘forgiveness and compassion’ to politicians – and says standards are much higher in Westminster than they used to be Justin Welby agreed it was wrong to ‘help out chums or lobby inappropriately’ But insisted moral standards are higher in Westminster than they used to be Comes as series … Read more
Former Conservative minister who worked for PPE firm without permission is rebuked for taking on roles without approval George Freeman broke government rules when he was paid £5,000 as a consultant to Aerosol Shield without seeking permission He has admitted to the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) that he failed to seek advice for … Read more
The lobbying scandal dramatically deepened yesterday as it emerged that David Cameron repeatedly contacted one of the most senior figures in the Bank of England on behalf of Greensill Capital. The former prime minister also texted the Treasury’s top civil servant as part of a ‘persistent’ campaign by the finance firm, for which he was … Read more
The Treasury’s top civil servant today revealed that David Cameron called and texted him on behalf of Greensill at the height of the pandemic – as the Bank of England also disclosed records of approached for the ex-PM. Sir Tom Scholar said Mr Cameron contacted him repeatedly in March and April last year as the … Read more
Treasury’s top civil servant reveals former boss David Cameron phoned and texted him on behalf of Greensill at height of pandemic Sir Tom Scholar confirmed David Cameron called and texted him over Greensill Treasury chief said Mr Cameron had his number as he used to work for the ex-PM Greensill, now in administration, failed to … Read more